KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- A highly regarded self-taught Balinese artist, Chang Fee Ming was born in Terengganu in 1959.

He began his career in the early 1980s and has since become one of Asia's most highly regarded artists working mostly in watercolour.

Chang's works are acclaimed, exhibited and collected throughout the world and have appeared regularly on auction at Sotheby's and Christie's since 1995.

On what initially drew him to Bali as a place to create art, Chang said: I came across an article featuring a revered senior artist from Singapore who had journeyed to Bali to nurture his artistic vision in the early 80s.

"This narrative ignited a spark within me, prompting my own pilgrimage to the enchanting island.

"Since my inaugur...